Appointments and Classes

Maternity staff in front of computer
You will be offered a series of appointments with a midwife, or sometimes with a doctor who specialises in pregnancy and birth (an obstetrician).
 
Most of your care will be provided by midwives in community clinics and you may be asked to attend appointments in the hospital if necessary. You will meet with your midwife regularly to check you and your baby are well. Your midwife will also give you useful information to help you have a healthy pregnancy and answer all your questions.
 
At your first 'booking' appointment we will discuss your pregnancy journey and choices for birth, as well as discuss the options for antenatal care and screening that suits you. Plans for your birth will be added to your maternity record and you can update this as you like throughout your pregnancy.

Antenatal classes

Semple Ward corridor
We also offer antenatal classes free of charge as part of our maternity service. Our classes are held at the Whittington Hospital as well as online via Microsoft Teams.
 
Please discuss your options with your midwife who will then book you into a class. Alternatively, email your team to find out more, see email addresses at bottom of this page.
 
 Our antenatal classes include:
  • Earlybird classes delivered in partnership with physiotherapists (for first trimester)
  • Antenatal Education: preparation for labour, birth and beyond
  • Infant feeding workshops
 
Other classes for local residents:
  • Journey to Parenthood (Islington residents only)
  • Antenatal Infant Feeding classes (Haringey residents only)
  • Online antenatal classes (Islington residents only)
  • New Dads online workshop available twice a month - the class is for dads-to-be and new dads with babies under 12 weeks old. The workshop covers aiding your baby’s development, consoling your baby,  self care, how to support your partner, where to go for help and education about new babies (available for all residents)
 
Alexandra team
Email: whh-tr.alexandra-midwifery@nhs.net
 
Goodinge team

Greenstone team

Whittington team
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Last updated18 Jul 2024
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